Color Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
““For the wishes of one’s old life wither and shrivel like old leaves if they are not replaced with new wishes when the world changes. And the world always changes. Wishes get slimy, and their colors fade, and soon they are just mud, like all the rest of the mud, and not wishes at all, but regrets. The trouble is, not everyone can tell when they ought to launder their wishes. Even when one finds oneself in Fairyland and not at home at all, it is not always so easy to remember to catch the world in its changing and change with it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2011
Wishes must evolve with a changing world; clinging to outdated desires leads to regret.
In simple terms: Update wishes as life changes.
Key Takeaway
Regularly reassess goals and desires.
Themes
growth
change
regret
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship goals
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
personal development
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What old wishes are you holding onto?
- How can you recognize when a wish has become stale?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change out of fear.
